MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
2,849 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
chassis rails dented
corrosion starting inner sills
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
boot floor covered with dyno matt
lap belt missing
slight travel on foot brake
welded & rust patches in various places
Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
boot floor covered with dyno matt
chassis plate missing
lap belt missing
slight travel on foot brake
welded & rust patches in various places
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C909 WRU is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1985 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 52,350 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C909 WRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 41 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was C909 WRU registered?
C909 WRU is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 September 1985.
Is C909 WRU safe to buy?
The MOT history for C909 WRU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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